It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Celebrate With a Waffle 'Wich


Updated 04/02/12 3:37 PM · Posted by · 28 comments

It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Celebrate With a Waffle 'Wich

Happy National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! In honor of the holiday, I'm sharing a contemporary update on what happens to be one of my favorite nostalgic foods. I've said before that some of the best sandwiches evoke memories, and this recipe goes back when I was maybe 7 or 8, and my mom fixed me some waffles before realizing we were out of syrup. She improvised to make this sandwich, and Read more

10 Sandwiches to Jazz Up Your Lunchbox


Updated 06/03/11 10:24 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Sandwich Recipes

Portable and delicious, the sandwich was virtually made to be enjoyed at lunchtime, and everyone from the average kindergartner to the president of the United States has been known to eat them come noon. I'm a fan of bringing my lunch to work and am always looking for ways to make the sandwich more exciting. To encourage you to pack a lunch instead of purchasing one during the workweek, here are Read more

Melted Deliciousness Coming Your Way!


Updated 03/28/11 8:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

What's better than a plain grilled cheese sandwich? A grilled cheese sandwich with three kinds of cheese and caramelized pears and onions! This amazing recipe is another one from the book I'm currently obsessed with, Grilled Cheese Please! The thing that makes this sandwich so special is the butter: it's mixed with blue cheese before being slathered on the outside of the bread. I've made it Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Focaccia Reubens


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Reuben Sandwich Recipe

Tonight, treat yourself to a crunchy and gooey Reuben sandwich. A traditional Reuben consists of corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese served panini-style on rye bread. However, this modern variation serves the sandwich on focaccia. Instead of sauerkraut, it throws quick-pickled green cabbage between the bread. The resulting sandwich is seriously delicious, I've enjoyed it Read more

Must Make: Grilled Mozzarella With Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe


Updated 03/02/11 3:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grilled Cheese With Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

If you think you won't enjoy the cookbook Grilled Cheese Please!, one of our must haves for March, this recipe will change your mind. It's author and cheese expert Laura Werlin's grilled cheese with crispy prosciutto and broccoli rabe. It's one of the best sandwiches I've ever made: it's gooey, crunchy, cheesy, and just plain delicious! Although the ingredients are simple, this sandwich oozes Read more

Meatball Sandwiches Are Messy But Delicious


Updated 02/02/11 9:44 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meatball Sandwich Recipe

When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, I like to serve a messy, meaty meal such as burgers, sloppy Joes, or my current favorite, these meatball sandwiches. Layers of marinara sauce, melted cheese, and flavorful meatballs come together beautifully in a lightly toasted brioche bun. Although this can be made with store-bought marinara sauce, it tastes even better when you make your own. Assemble the Read more

There's Nothing Like a Classic BLT


Updated 01/21/11 3:21 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

BLT Recipe

There are some things in life that aren't supposed to be messed with. One of those things is the BLT sandwich. This traditional combination of porky bacon, crunchy lettuce, and juicy tomatoes is perfect just the way it is. While you can serve the trio on fancy bread, I prefer to make them on toasted whole wheat because that's the way my dad made BLTs when I was a girl. Same goes for the Read more

Love Trader Joe's? Then You've Got to Make This Recipe


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe

Since you've crowned Trader Joe's your favorite grocery store three years in a row, I've decided I'm long overdue to share something with you: my top TJ's product, and the definitive recipe to go with it. I've always loved the half-healthy, half-indulgent quality of the chain's Cilantro & Chive Yogurt Dip. It's wonderful spooned atop silvers of smoked salmon and thick-cut chips, blended with Read more

Getting Figgy With Ham and Cheese Sandwiches


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Fresh Fig Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Since figs are in season, I've been looking for delicious savory ways to use them. They're delectable as an appetizer and scrumptious on a pizza, but did you know that they're also absolutely divine in a sandwich? Give this grilled ham and cheese sandwich a try and you'll realize how amazing fresh figs are. It's a simple recipe with a rewarding result that's elegant enough for entertaining. Pair Read more

Berry Tempting: Blackberry Brie Panini


Updated 04/10/12 3:21 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Fast and Easy Recipe For Blackberry, Prosciutto, and Brie Grilled Cheese

During our berry tempting month of blueberries, I was obsessed with the versatility of blueberry sauce. Similarly, with an abundance of blackberries, I simply couldn't resist making a pared-down version of blackberry jam. Never one to pass up a solid salty-sweet combo, I used the ripe flavor of blackberries as a plummy counterpoint to salumi, melted cheese, and mustard. The end result is Read more